Forum: Thumpers
05-29-2013, 09:26 AM
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I tried the greased sides thing but used oil...
I tried the greased sides thing but used oil analysis showed I was still getting significant dirt in my oil. Upon close inspection the snorkel's bottom plate was no longer flat--it had bowed up in...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-29-2013, 08:54 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-28-2013, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 9,397
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Last September I ordered rbott's 2" risers and...
Last September I ordered rbott's 2" risers and Scotts damper, but then got hit with a bunch of travel for work and no time to ride. Work has eased off a bit, so this past weekend I found the time to...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-17-2013, 06:25 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
10-06-2012, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 9,397
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OK, dumb question: I've had the airbox off my...
OK, dumb question: I've had the airbox off my 2008 690 Enduro for a couple of weeks waiting on parts. Finally got the parts (actually, a metric feeler gauge so I could replace my intake valve shims)...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-24-2012, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 16,952
I went from the Uni to the Twin Air/Rally Raid...
I went from the Uni to the Twin Air/Rally Raid because the snorkel cover for my airbox was warped and allowed lots of dirt into the system regardless of the kind of filter. The only way I saw to fix...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-03-2009, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,020
I put a Renazco on my '08 690. Love it. Did a...
I put a Renazco on my '08 690. Love it. Did a bunch of 150-300 mile days on it over the Memorial Day weekend without a problem. However, they've got a crazy-long wait list so I might consider the new...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-30-2009, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 1,155
Views: 373,644
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Forum: Equipment
05-18-2009, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 526
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Forum: Equipment
05-17-2009, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 526
What's the trick to packing a Wolfman fender bag?
So I just got a spiffy new Wolfman Enduro fender bag for my Memorial Day weekend trip, but I'll be damned if I can stuff a 21" UHD tube in there. Is there some trick I don't know about, or do folks...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-30-2009, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 644
Views: 187,983
I agree that the OEM gas cap isn't the...
I agree that the OEM gas cap isn't the smoothest-functioning item, but I appreciate the locking capability in urban environments. When gas was up over $4/gallon a lot of thieves were siphoning gas...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-30-2009, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 644
Views: 187,983
It doesn't seem any better or worse than most...
It doesn't seem any better or worse than most other aux. tanks I've seen. I like that it provides more radiator protection and that it doesn't seem to mess anything else up (no special seat mods,...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-16-2009, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 1,155
Views: 373,644
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Forum: Thumpers
11-02-2008, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 1,155
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Forum: Thumpers
11-01-2008, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 16,952
Paul, I'm sorry to hear that your airbox is...
Paul, I'm sorry to hear that your airbox is coming apart, :cry but I knew that all that dust just couldn't be coming through the paper of the air filter. I'd talk with your dealer/KTM and see what...
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Forum: Equipment
10-28-2008, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,380
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Forum: Equipment
10-28-2008, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 798
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Forum: Vendors
10-28-2008, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,575
Yeah, I used to like MAW about eight years ago,...
Yeah, I used to like MAW about eight years ago, but the last couple of tire orders from them were very slow to deliver. I've switched to SWMoto; they're fast when they have the tires in-stock, and...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-28-2008, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 16,952
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Forum: Thumpers
10-24-2008, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 449
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Forum: Thumpers
10-22-2008, 05:26 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,499
Interesting tip! My KLR vibrates the right...
Interesting tip! My KLR vibrates the right footpeg so badly at highway speeds that my right leg starts going numb after about 45 minutes unless I'm wearing my Crossfires. I tried some Sorbothane...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-17-2008, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 420
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Forum: Thumpers
10-15-2008, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 1,155
Views: 373,644
Here are some quick pics. There's 2.75" of...
Here are some quick pics. There's 2.75" of clearance between the muffler and the left bag, which should be sufficient even with the heat from the catalytic converter. The bags in their unloaded state...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-15-2008, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 1,155
Views: 373,644
Ortlieb QRL saddlebags
Woo hoo! :clap My KTM side luggage rack (https://www.ktm-parts.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=K&Product_Code=76512020000&Category_Code=) arrived earlier this week and the bar sizes on it...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-14-2008, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 752
Views: 193,567
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Forum: Vendors
10-14-2008, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 2,188
Views: 662,383
KTM 690 Enduro
Any love for the KTM 690 Enduro? Would love to have one of your top boxes on mine.
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Forum: Thumpers
10-08-2008, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 1,155
Views: 373,644
KTM rear racks back in stock
It looks like another batch of the rear luggage racks has arrived in the US; Cycle Hutt just shipped mine yesterday. I've had my order in for about seven weeks, so I'll be happy to finally get it!...
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Forum: Equipment
10-07-2008, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,584
Silica
The TKCs are the only knobby tire I'm aware of that uses silica in the compound. Silica greatly increases wet weather grip, and it can also help with longevity. (Not that you get a whole heck of a...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-07-2008, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,231
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Forum: Thumpers
10-06-2008, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,231
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Forum: Equipment
09-27-2008, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 144
Views: 8,298
Yes, the velcro becomes weaker, but it still...
Yes, the velcro becomes weaker, but it still holds OK. I put 50K miles on my first Darien over five years, commuting and touring, and didn't have any problem with the velcro. If you do want to...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-25-2008, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 17,586
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Forum: Thumpers
09-25-2008, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 104
Views: 45,930
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Forum: Equipment
09-25-2008, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,238
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Forum: Equipment
09-23-2008, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 767
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Forum: Equipment
09-23-2008, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 767
"Long oval" dirt helmets?
I was tremendously happy with my Arai Signet GT—until I crashed it. I replaced it with an Arai XD which doesn't fit as well, which makes sense since it isn't a "long oval" shape and I definitely have...
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Forum: Equipment
09-23-2008, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 144
Views: 8,298
The improvements I'd make to my Darien are:
...
The improvements I'd make to my Darien are:
1) A hydration pouch and routing for the drinking tube, and
2) Zippered chest vents that use waterproof zippers.
I don't like that I have to wear an...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-23-2008, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,231
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Forum: Thumpers
08-30-2008, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,269
Razr, I think you're half right. If there's...
Razr, I think you're half right. If there's something off in the suspension setup, a new tire that rides at a different height and has a different contact patch can definitely cause the bike to...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-30-2008, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 618
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